BOILED MACARONI
This simple boiled macaroni recipe is a comforting classic, perfect for a quick and easy meal. The macaroni is cooked until tender, then tossed with your favorite sauce and topped with cheese for a satisfying dish. This recipe is a blank canvas, allowing for endless variations with different sauces and toppings. Serve it as a side dish or a light main course.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Macaroni (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 8 cups Water (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 2 cups Tomato sauce or cream sauce (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 4 cups Cold water (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/2 cup Grated cheese (optional) (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
Instructions
- 1Break the macaroni into small pieces.
- 2Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt. Add the broken macaroni and boil for 30 minutes, or until tender.
- 3Drain the macaroni and immediately blanch in cold water to stop the cooking process.
- 4Reheat the macaroni in tomato or cream sauce. Serve immediately. Sprinkle with grated cheese, if desired.